Accounting and Credit Manager - English Speaker

• Spanish is not required|International Environment

Manufacturing company based in Cornellá de Llobregat.

The Controller is responsible for the effective and reliable operation of accountancy including general accounting and also is responsible and acting as focal point in the countries and is responsible for compliance with US GAAP, local statutory, tax compliance and legal reporting requirements. Position will also supervise work of Credit team to evaluate credit risk and Accounts Payable to make sure payments are processed efficiently and on time.

The Main Tasks:

• Ensure compliance with US GAAP / Local GAAP requirements / SOX / Tax Compliance;


• Accountable for the preparation of specifications/reconciliations and documentation of all submitted financial data, e.g., the financial statements;


• Liaison with Local (Business) Management & managers at the Shared Service Center;


• Continual improvements of the financial processes;


• Analyze Credit exposure on day-to-day Commercial activity to decide/propose on release of Sales Order according to Financial Approval Authorization (FAA) policy;


• Supervise Account Payable team to work efficiently reducing manual process and payment on time

Closing Activities:

• Coordination and execution of the month end closing activities of the entities according to ESBS closing schedule and in line with both US GAAP and internal accounting guide lines;


• Responsible for the monthly tax calculations & schedules;


• Coordination and/or preparation of corrective entries that are needed based on monitoring of the financial results during the month and closing;


• Responsible for the quantitative and qualitative financial analysis of monthly operating results;


• Liaise with Closing & Reporting team on preparation and progress of the closing.

Statutory Reporting:

• Identify country specific Legal & Statutory requirements (e.g. content, format, filing due dates, penalties);


• Compile Statutory Accounts (e.g. coordinate completion of Statutory Accounts, prepare Financial Statements, prepare Notes to the Financial Statements, prepare Management Report, file Financial Statements);


• Document Year-end Balance Sheet Specifications (reconciliation, G/L account breakdown, supporting documentation);

Other Local Compulsory Reporting:

• Coordinate/ prepare local Management Board Meetings;


• Coordinate activities to comply to other local reporting;


• Lead in the preparation of Forecasts and Budgets;

Other Tasks:

• Contact with external and internal auditors;


• Identify, valuate and quantify any Internal risks;


• Ensures SOX compliance for the locations in the country/countries;


• Supervise Product Costing and support manufacturing activities;


• Lead Capital Expense (Capex) Budget and Actual spent, following up initiatives;


• Participate in special (ad-hoc) projects

Account Receivables:

• Evaluate Credit limit excess on Sales Orders pending to release. Calculate Bad Debt provision.


• Propose actions to stop or release Sales Orders, ensuring risk exposure is not too high


• Manage relationship with Credit insurance and broker with periodical review of open cases

Accounts Payables:

• Ensure payments are released on time and support team in improve quality of work;


• Review current processes and tools to make AP work more efficient;


• Review policy and execute audit of Travel & Entertainment (T&E) reports

Hybrid position

• Minimum of 3-5 years of relevant financial experience in a multinational environment (Big 4 audit firms pre)


• Bachelor degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting or related field.


• Very fluent in English, both verbal and written and other European languages are highly valued.


• Experience with Internal Controls (SOX) is appreciated


• Experience with cultural diversity and managing big teams (more than 3 people) reporting to this position


• Professional level of knowledge of modern accounting practices.


• Good understanding of US GAAP reporting;


• Good understanding of Local GAAP reporting & Tax regulations for country of responsibility;


• Good understanding of the use and application of ERP systems, mainly SAP pre


• Expertise in use and application of other I.T. (Excel, Word & PowerPoint).


• Pro-active, hands-on mentality, convincing, motivated, team player and leadership skills;